This game is going to be such a blast — I can’t wait to play it. Not having a PSP will force me to wait, but I will eventually play this game.Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Storieswill be available Oct. 31 in North America and in the UK on Nov. 3.
Lately, a good deal of game industry spokesmen have shown just how unreasonable and out-of-touch they are bywhining about second-hand games, pleading that somehow their industry should be exempt from a basic rule of trade. Sega Europe, however,has admittedthat secondhand games aren’t high on the publisher’s list of worries, claiming it has a more “realistic” view of the situation. “Right now it’s probably not on our top ten list of things that we need to take action and be concerned about,”explainsboss man Mike Hayes....
If you haven’t yet heard aboutSkyDrift, you’re not alone. It really snuck up on all of us. First of all, the game looksbeautiful, which isn’t often said of a downloadable title. Besides that, it’s an arcade racer with planes and the goal is to shoot down other planes and win the race. You’re also flying fast as hell when this is all going on. What more do you want? Now onto thedeveloper diary....
Square Enix is busy gathering up their best stuff to show off next week at E3, and a press release they’ve sent out details all that will be shown and playable at the event. Well, probably notall. They’re sneaky like that. Oh, and there’s some new release dates, too. Non-playable: Release dates: Yes! We finally have confirmed US release dates for the PSPStar Oceantitles we’ve been lusting over since last year’s Tokyo Game Show....
Just in time for Christmas or replacement for your launch day PS3 (mine is starting to sound pretty rough!) is this announcement by Sony of new standalone 320GB PS3 systems. Up until now there was only a 160GB as a standalone, and if you wanted a big ol’ 320GB you had to buy some kind of bundle. That changes soon, though. For only $50 more than the 160GB system you’ll double your storage capacity....
Want to see No More Heroes on the 360 or the PS3 someday? I wouldn’t blame you if you had your hopes up. Suda 51 (the game’s creator) has saidmany timesthat he’d like to bring the series toone or more of the HD consoles. Or did he? In the latest entry of1up’s Suda 51 week, the enigmatic punk programmer reveals that previous interviews concerningNo More Heroes’HD future were mistranslated. From the interview-“What I wanted to say was, looking at the Wii, I think No More Heroes 2 will probably be the last iteration for this current platform....
Looking forward toSuper Meat Boy? Then should been keeping up with the game on Twitter, where all the major Meat Boy news first goes public. Here’s a recap of the latest fromTweet Boy’s meats, I mean,Meat Boy’s tweets– Now Super Meat Boy is planned to contain 24 characters, including the previously revealedTim,Alien Hominid, and Commander Video. Newly announced playable characters include “retro” styled alternate versions of Meat Boy, taken directly from the game’spreviously announced retro-themed levels....
Remember a few weeks ago when it was revealed thatKeith Richards snorted some of his father’s ashesalong with a ton of cocaine? Upon hearing that, I officially declared it to be the coolest thing in the history of humankind. Absolutely nothing could come close to pranging out on the remains of a loved one, and watching the above trailer doesnothingto dissuade that notion.According to thedecadeI grew up in, ninjas are supposed to be stealthy, deadly, and above all, totally radical....
From Lonely Planet’s City Guide to Tokyo, 2006 edition, page 241: “Condoms are widely available in Tokyo, but generally only locally produced varieties, whichtend to be on the small side.” When one reads something like this… when a travel writer states with limpid clarity that even the John Holmes of Japanese Salarymen makes the most micro-phallused American look as if he is packing several spools of glistening kielbasa between his legs… well, let’s just say it’s hard not to skip off the airplane at Tokyo Narita airport without a bowl-legged swagger, pockets stuffed with windsock-sized American prophylactics, winking at all of the almond-eyed Japanese girls one meets along the way....
Team Ninja has a new system for their games to increase accessibility. They call it Play Style. InNinja Gaiden 3you can play the game in the Ninja play style, which gives you the classically difficult Ninja Gaiden setup and challenge. In this play style you may select either normal or hard, as usual. This mode is for seasoned series fans. At tonight’s pre-TGS press event, game director Fumihiko Yasuda said that they want to open the game up to those that have not played many action games, or have left the series early on....
Photo Dojois out for the DSi and you should go download it. Especially since it’s free for a month. Yes, FREE! Storm adventures throughMass Effect, a bunch of NARPs are happening this month, Jim reviewedNier,LittleBigPlanet 2is happening, win tickets to Video Games Live next month in LA, P.A.D. The Motion Picture is a thing of beauty and more happened today and over the weekend. Destructoid Originals:P.A.D. The Motion PictureStorm’s Adventures!...
Henry Hatsworthis the bomb and it’s going to be one of the best games for the DS next year. Check out some of the new images that were released today along with the launch of the official Web site where you can download the entire soundtrack for free! Jim challenges the XNA Community, the answer to theF.E.A.R. 2puzzle is “boners”,Homehacking has gotten series,Metal Gear Solidis coming to the iPhone, and plenty more happened on 12/17/08....
BioWare’sThe Old Republicis still coming, and here’s a video showing the different types of Jedi in action throughout their class progression. But let’s be honest, Jedi inThe Old Republicare like Night Elves inWorld of Warcraft, prancing around in their robes. The Sith are where it’s at, unless you count Asajj Ventress; she really is the worst Sith ever. Still, kind of want… Star Wars: The Old Republic trailer shows the evolution of a Jedi[Joystiq]...
